Since 1966, Sodexo’s mission has been to improve the quality of life of our employees and those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. These foundations have enabled the Group to achieve sustainable and profitable growth which provides continuous development opportunities to its employees.
1966
Sodexo founded
by Pierre Bellon
1967
First multi-service contract for the management of CNES (French Space Agency) in Guyana
1975
Opening of Food services in schools and hospitals
1976
1st meal voucher
1983
Initial public offering on the Paris Stock Exchange
1987
The Group is structured
in line with its internationalization
with the emergence of client segments
1992
Creation of the Sodexo Management Institute
1995
Acquisitions of
Gardner Merchant (UK)
and Partena (Sweden)
1996
Creation of Stop Hunger
1998
Creation of the
European Works Council
1998-2001
Acquisition of Mariott Management Services (U.S.)
2000-2005
Launch of new Facilities Management, vouchers and card services
2000-2010
Rapid international expansion: acquisition of Sogeres and Score (France), Wood Dining Services, Circles, Zehnacker
(Germany), RKHS Group
(India) and VR (Brazil)
2004
Sodexo’s commitment to business integrity and ethics with the publication of its Code of conduct
2009
Implementation of the first corporate responsibility roadmap Better Tomorrow
2010-2020
Development of integrated services, particularly for key global accounts
2016
2016
Appointment of Sophie Bellon as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors
2017
Renewal of corporate responsibility commitments (Better Tomorrow 2025)
2018
Sodexo becomes a leader
in the Sports & Leisure segment globally with the acquisition of Centerplate
2019
Sodexo begins refocusing on activities and countries with greater market potential
2020
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Sodexo faced an unprecedented decline in business, significantly impacting its financial performance, share value and workforce. Nevertheless, the Group demonstrated its resilience and the relevance of its business model
2022
Sodexo’s activity returned to pre-Covid levels by the year-end. Following her appointment as Chairwoman and CEO, Sophie Bellon unveiled a strategic plan designed to accelerate growth by 2025
